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How to get to Riverside by train
| Routes | 5 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Riverside
Riverside is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and the birthplace of the local citrus industry. One of the most popular buildings in the city is the Mission Inn, a historic landmark that is also the largest Mission Revival Style building in the country. The building is now a popular local hotel and spa, offering top-notch hospitality services. While nearby, don't forget to check out the Mission Inn Museum as well. If you are looking to enjoy a great panoramic view of the entire city, take a short hike to the top of Mount Rubidoux, and you will not be disappointed!
Riverside boasts a generally vibrant food scene with plenty of establishments to choose from. The Mission Inn itself offers incredible traditional Spanish dishes and a fabulous open-air patio dining spot. For seasonal produce and local dishes, check out Salted Pig!
Riverside is served by Amtrak trains and several bus companies that operate routes throughout Southern California and beyond. In addition, there are three major airports in Riverside's general area: Ontario International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and John Wayne Orange County Airport.
Station Information
Image credit: Juan Enrique Gilardi
Link to image attributionOn June 14, 1993, the Riverside station on Vine Street opened as a transportation facility. It comprises a platform with modest shelters to shield visitors from the sun and adverse weather. On April 29, 2002, the station was added as a stop on the Southwest Chief route, putting an end to Amtrak trains just passing through Riverside without making a scheduled stop. In addition to Amtrak, the station now primarily operates as a Metrolink commuter rail and transit bus terminal.
Popular train stations in Riverside:
Downtown Metrolink Station - 4066 Vine St
What train companies travel to Riverside, California?
Located in California, Riverside is accessible by train from 5 other cities. You can choose from 16 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Riverside on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Riverside are also available.
Train companies serving Riverside
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 199 | 12h 51m | $65.85 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 20 | 15h 25m | $83.30 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Which train carrier has the best service to Riverside?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Riverside by train with Amtrak Southwest Chief giving them a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Southwest Chief had the most comfortable train service to Riverside taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Southwest Chief offers. They rate Amtrak Southwest Chief a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Riverside punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Southwest Chief has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Riverside, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
$11.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Riverside, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Riverside. In the last month, trains from Fullerton to Riverside had the lowest average price at $11.00. In general, these cities tend to have the cheapest trains to Riverside:
The main train station in Riverside is Downtown Metrolink Station - 4066 Vine St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Riverside.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 11h 12m | $71.57 |
| Stockton | 9h 25m | $68.19 |
| San Luis Obispo | 10h 8m | $76.34 |
| Los Angeles | 4h 57m | $21.82 |
| Fresno | 6h 42m | $46.88 |
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